"Come as You Are" is the lead single from English singer Beverley Knight's fourth studio album, Affirmation (2004). Co-written by Guy Chambers, it was Knight's second UK top-10 hit and is her highest-charting song in the UK, peaking at number nine and remaining in the UK top 75 for 10 weeks. It also briefly charted in Germany, peaking at number 100.
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| Single by Beverley Knight | ||||
| from the album Affirmation | ||||
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| Released | 21 June 2004[1] | |||
| Studio | Townhouse, Orgasmatron (London) | |||
| Length | 3:45 | |||
| Label | Parlophone | |||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
.jpg) UK CD 2 cover | ||||
Music video
editThe promotional video for "Come as You Are" was directed by J.T and was Knight's most expensive.[citation needed] It is set on a futuristic space station and involves her performing with her band to a large crowd.
Track listings
editUK CD1[2]
- "Come as You Are"
- "Shoulda Woulda Coulda"
UK CD2[3]
- "Come as You Are"
- "Relate"
- "Come as You Are" (JD remix)
- "Come as You Are" (video)
UK 12-inch single[4]
- A. "Come as You Are" (JD remix)
- B. "Come as You Are"
Credits and personnel
editCredits are adapted from the European CD1 liner notes.[2]
Studios
- Recorded at Townhouse Studios and Orgasmatron Studio (London, UK)
- Mixed at Mayfair Studios (London)
Personnel
- Beverley Knight – writing, vocals
- Guy Chambers – writing, production, arranging
- Richard Flack – production, engineering, mixing
- Paul Stanborough – engineering assistant
- Traffic – artwork design
- Deirdre O'Callaghan – photography
Charts
edit| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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| Germany (GfK)[5] | 100 |
| Scotland (OCC)[6] | 11 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 9 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[8] | 7 |
References
edit- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 19 June 2004. p. 29.
- ^ a b Come as You Are (UK CD1 liner notes). Beverley Knight. Parlophone. 2004. CDR 6636, 7243 549604 2 0.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Come as You Are (UK CD2 liner notes). Beverley Knight. Parlophone. 2004. CDRS 6636, 7243 549604 0 6.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Come as You Are (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Beverley Knight. Parlophone. 2004. 12R 6636, 7243 549604 6 8.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Beverley Knight – Come as You Are" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 March 2021.